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Diego Rivera: Illustrious Words 1886-1921, Volume I
Juan Coronel Rivera, Roberto Pliego, ...

Editorial RM, 2008

The renowned Mexican muralist Diego Rivera was also a prodigious storyteller and a witness to some of the most formative social and artistic movements of the twentieth century. A central figure in the emergence of the avant-garde in post-revolutionary Mexico, Rivera was also a keen art critic--if occasionally caustic towards those he disagreed with, he was also a generous promoter of emerging talent. This two-volume set--the first comprehensive ...

Wisdom from the Ancients: Enduring Business Lessons from Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, and the ...

2 reviews
Thomas J. Figueira, T. Corey Brennan, ...

Basic Books, 2001

The More Things Change . . . .!
Caution: Some of the translations here are pretty raw in describing sexual matters. If such things offend you, this book may not be the ideal way for you to learn about better business practices. The ancient Greeks and Romans were very concerned with political, military, and financial effectiveness. Since human nature changes slowly, if at all, we should not be surprised to learn that many ...

The Meanings of The Illustrious Qur'an

2 reviews
Abdullah Yusuf Ali

Islamic Publications International, 2000

Powerful
This is the most recognized translation of the Holy Quran, from arabic to english. The translation has been done as best humanly possible without distorting the content.

Our Country, Right or Wrong: The Life of Stephen Decatur, the U.S. Navy's Most Illustrious Commander

2 reviews
Leonard F. Guttridge

Forge Books, 2007

Perhaps the Greatest American Naval Hero
Since his death from a wound received in a duel in 1820, the US Navy has named five ships the USS Decatur. At least 46 cities and counties in the United States have been named Decatur. Stephen Decatur is probably the United States greatest naval hero. Decatur was one of those people who just seemed to be in the right place at the right time, and then to have the ability to do exactly what was ...

SUETONIUS Vol.II The Lives of the Caesars, II: Claudius. Nero. Galba, Otho, and Vitellius. Vespasian. Titus, ...
Suetonius

Loeb Classical Library, 1914

Suetonius (C. Suetonius Tranquillus, born ca. 70 CE ), son of a military tribune, was at first an advocate and a teacher of rhetoric, but later became the emperor Hadrian's private secretary, 119?121. He dedicated to C. Septicius Clarus, prefect of the praetorian guard, his Lives of the Caesars. After the dismissal of both men for some breach of court etiquette, Suetonius apparently retired and probably continued his writing. His other works, ...

The Vespasiano Memoirs: Lives of Illustrious Men of the Xvth Century (RSART: Renaissance Society of America ...
Vespasiano da Bisticci, W. G. Waters

University of Toronto Press, 1997

Vespasiano da Bisticci (b. 1421) was a Florentine bookseller known as the most celebrated dealer of books and manuscripts of his generation. The renewed interest in Greek and Roman texts brought about by the rise of humanism inspired many wealthy individuals to seek codices of the best ancient and early Christian works. Vespasiano's bookshop became a meeting place for learned men, and he acquired patrons as illustrious as Cosimo de'Medici, ...

Diego Rivera: Illustrious Words 1921-1957, Volume II
Juan Coronel Rivera, Alberto Hijar, ...

Editorial RM, 2008

The renowned Mexican muralist Diego Rivera was also a prodigious storyteller and a witness to some of the most formative social and artistic movements of the twentieth century. A central figure in the emergence of the avant-garde in post-revolutionary Mexico, Rivera was also a keen art critic--if occasionally caustic towards those he disagreed with, he was also a generous promoter of emerging talent. This two-volume set--the first comprehensive ...

Illustrious Life of William McKinley, Our Martyred President : the true story of the assassination, in the ...

1 review
Murat Halstead

Murat Halstead, 1901

De Mortuis...
Essentially an in memoriam, thus entirely laudatory. Still gives a good picture of McKinley; and one comes away thinking there was a good deal less of Mark Hanna to him than Mark Hanna thought. In excellent condition for a book more than a century old.

illustrious african women: african women

1 review
ivan v. miller

CreateSpace, 2008

Amazing resource
I found this book to be an excellent, comprehensive resource examining the lives of women with African ancestry; from ancient Egypt, Rome, and Greece to Jamaica; from royalty to Christian martyrs to leaders of charitable organizations. The author gathered information from many sources to compile this book, which attends to a group of women who are often not examined in any detail in history ...

Do You Know Chicago?: A first-rate quiz about the amazing people, great places and illustrious history of the ...
Guy Robinson

Sourcebooks, Inc., 2008

You'll be amazed at what you know-and what you don't! Test your knowledge of the Windy City and pick up new fun facts: -- Legendary people and historic places -- Unforgettable movies, music, comedy, and sports that could only happen in Chicago -- From Hyde Park to hot dogs, the neighborhoods, slogans, and snacks that locals love ... and much, much more!

Illustrious House of Ramires (A Revived Modern Classic)

3 reviews
Eca De Queiroz, Anne Stevens

New Directions Publishing Corporation, 1994

Cervantes' Heir
The books of Eca De Queiros are not easy to find. I read about him a long time ago and then slowly began picking the books up as I found them one by one. Three so far but there are others. This is the most polished of the three but the other two I have, The Relic(now available)& The City and the Mountains(availability uncertain), are really good too. I have to say my favorite is The City and the ...

A Dictionary Of Polite Literature Or Fabulous History Of The Heathen Gods And Illustrious Heroes
Anonymous

Kessinger Publishing, LLC, 2005

Here's Where: A Guide to Illustrious St. Louis
Charlie Brennan, Bridget Garwitz, ...

Missouri Historical Society Press, 2006

Many famous people, past and present, have ties to St. Louis. With that in mind, authors Charlie Brennan, Bridget Garwitz, and Joe Lattal have written an informational guidebook about this midwestern city. Here's Where uses anecdotes and interesting facts to explore well-known as well as little-known St. Louis connections. Eleven easy-to-read neighborhood maps with coded symbols help the reader differentiate between existing and ...

The Most Illustrious Ladies of the Italian Renaissance
Christopher Hare

Kessinger Publishing, 2005

1907. Contents: Daughters of the Renaissance, Their Life and Surroundings; Noble Ladies of the House of Medici; Two Queens of Naples. Princesses of the House of Anjou; A Group of Lombard Princesses; Daughters of Venice; and Great Ladies of Rome and Romagna.

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